Senior Electrical Technician - Industrial Maintenance

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, invites an experienced Senior Electrical Technician to maintain and repair complex electrical systems in our manufacturing facility. The role is on-site and focuses on proactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and reliability of power distribution to minimise downtime.

The successful candidate will bring at least 5 years of industrial electrical experience, strong knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and a solid commitment to safety and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Electrician (N3/S4) or equivalent industrial electrical experience.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and power distribution.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Proven fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to on-site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics on manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical systems, including motors, control panels, VFDs, and power distribution units.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and components per schematics and specs.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Respond to electrical emergencies to restore operations quickly.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide on-the-job training.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

VFDs

PLCs

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification as Electrician (N3/S4)

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Insulation testers

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, invites an experienced Senior Electrical Technician to maintain and repair complex electrical systems in our manufacturing facility. The role is on-site and focuses on proactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and reliability of power distribution to minimise downtime.

The successful candidate will bring at least 5 years of industrial electrical experience, strong knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and a solid commitment to safety and teamwork in a